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Basic Steamed Collards

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Basic Steamed Collards
Makes: 5 servings

Making this side dish is a simple way to add leafy greens to your meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups collard greens
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash and cut 5 large collard leaves, removing the thick stems.
  3. Place greens in a pot with about 1 inch of water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil.
  4. After water boils, reduce to low heat and steam for about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

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Source:

University of Maryland Extension
Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (25g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 7
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 50 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 46 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 7
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 50 mg
Potassium 46 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Copper 10 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 6 mg
Phosphorus 5 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 54 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 94 mcg
Folate 28 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 5 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups

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